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Patent GB-2229331-A (GB)
Title: Surge arrester
Inventor: DOONE RODNEY MEREDITH
IPC: H01C7/12
Filed: 1990-05-03
Abstract: A distribution class surge arrester comprises a core formed of distributed zinc oxide varistor blocks 2 aluminium blocks 3 acting as heat sinks and as spacers providing voltage grading and required arcing distances, and terminal blocks 4 held in face to face contact by means of a glass reinforced epoxy shell 5 which may be formed by winding a pre-reg onto the assembled blocks, (Figures 5-1 to 5-3, 6-1 to 6-5) and thermally curing under mould pressure within an evacuated mould (Figures 7-1.7-2). The core is housed within a polymeric shedded housing 6 which is formed by shrinking a heat-shrink shedded sleeve onto the core with a sealant provided in the interface of the core and the sleeve, and end caps 8 are sealed 9 to the ends of the structure thus formed. The all solid-state arrester is formed so as to avoid gaseous entrapments and voids within the core and between the core and outer housing 6. The physical strength of the arrester enables it to serve additionally as a stand-off support insulator in situations where conventionally separate arrester and support insulators were required. The outer housing 6 may alternatively be formed by stretching an elastomeric housing, introducing it onto the core and then releasing it, or by moulding a synthetic polymer housing directly onto the core. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234176-A (GB)
Title: Treatment and inhibition of retinopathy of prematurity
Inventor: GOOD PETER ANTHONY
IPC: A61F9/02
Filed: 1990-07-18
Abstract: Apparatus comprising means for providing substantially only red light i.e. light with a waveband extending substantially from approximately 612 nm upwards for use in the treatment or inhibition of retinopathy of prematurity.
Patent GB-2240134-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable stud and socket fastening
Inventor: ZHANG NING
IPC: F16B21/02
Filed: 1990-12-07
Abstract: A stud and socket type fastening comprises parts which are united by rotation. The socket comprises a cylindrical member 13 having a pair of arcuate keyhole slots 3 in its base and a pair of convex teeth 8 on its inner wall. The stud, which may be a button, badge etc for clothing, has a head 10 and a pair of legs 11 which are headed by virtue of a circumferential recess 12. These are insertable into the arcuate slots 3 and by rotation the recess 12 engages the narrow part of the slot. A further associated member (retainer) comprises a plug 4 having a pair of recesses 5 to receive the ends of the legs 11. The plug also has peripheral teeth 6 forming concave indents to engage the convex teeth 8 of the socket 13. Upon insertion of the legs through the material 14 of eg clothing and into the large end of the arcuate slots 3 and thence into the recesses 5 of the retainer 4, rotation of the socket 13 causes rotation of the legs of the stud into the narrow section of the arcuate slots. The retainer plug 4 preferably also has a snap fit head 7 for engaging a central hole 9 in the socket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242520-A (GB)
Title: Explosives detector
Inventor: FOWLER PETER HOWARD
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 1991-02-14
Abstract: Apparatus for non-invasively inspecting an object, such as an item of luggage, for explosives material comprises a multi-channel thermal neutron inspection system having a plurality of neutron irradiation chambers. Simultaneous operation of several channels increases maximum system throughput several times. Each chamber has a lithium neutron source, 56, (72 Fig. 2 not shown) which is stimulated to neutron production by a proton beam. Beam switching magnets (60 Fig. 2 not shown) are energised by pulsing to divert a common proton beam to each source in turn. The initial beam is generated by a radio frequency quadrupole accelerator 66. The advantages of this system are very low residual source activity and controllable neutron production thereby minimising safety hazards. The irradiation chamber may contain several different gamma ray detectors (80, 82, 84, 86 Figs. 2 and 3 not shown) to identify the elements present in explosives material. In addition a neutron radiography imaging means (88 Fig. 2 not shown) may be employed to identify the presence of potential shielding materials. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241008-A (GB)
Title: Method and well system for producing hydrocarbons
Inventor: STEWART ROBERT BRUCE
IPC: E21B43/24
Filed: 1991-02-19
Abstract: Fluids such as steam, water, foam, or chemical inhibitors which prevent scale or asphalt deposition are injected into or drawn from the reservoir formation near the intake zone (Z) of a production well (1) via at least one fluid transfer wellbore (3) which extends at a downhole location away from the production well into the reservoir formation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242942-A (GB)
Title: Seat belt retractor
Inventor: IGUCHI HIROSHI
IPC: H01L39/24
Filed: 1991-03-14
Abstract: A seat belt retractor comprises a frame 1B which has a pair of side walls facing each other and having shaft supporting holes 1b, a rotatable shaft 2 which is provided between the supporting holes, a bush 30 for supporting the shaft, the bush being attached to at least one of the supporting holes, and a reel which is attached to the shaft and on which a seat belt is wound. The bush is made of synthetic resin and comprises a cylindrical portion 31B and a flange portion 32. Portions 33, 35 of the bearing surfaces and a portion 34 of the seating surface are tapered so as to allow for misalignment of the shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253913-A (GB)
Title: Testing automotive electronic ignition modules
Inventor: LAMB ALEXANDER LAURENCE
IPC: F02P17/00
Filed: 1991-03-19
Abstract: A unit (1) for testing Hall effect or inductive ignition modules (16) has a front panel including push buttons (6, 7, 9) respectively for selecting mode and speed of operation, and for testing permanent conduction inhibit for Hall modules; and it includes LED's (10, 11, 12, 14, 15) respectively to indicate supply and receipt of pulses to and from the module, a test result, an RPM signal from the module and input signal frequency cycling. The apparatus also includes a load module to simulate loads, and adaptor cables (17,18) to interface various types of module with the test unit (1), the simulation module comprising an ignition and spark plug as in Fig. 4 (not shown). Mains or battery power may be used (2-4). The test unit presents a signal to the ignition module which simulates "in-vehicle" operation by cycling the R.P.M. frequency continually over a pre-set range. The test unit senses and displays the peak-current conducted by the ignition module and produces a spark at the plug which is both visible and audible. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243346-A (GB)
Title: A sunroof for a vehicle
Inventor: COWELL ANDREW RICHARD JAMES
IPC: B60J7/00
Filed: 1991-03-28
Abstract: The sunroof comprises an openable section 16 and an adjacent section 18. The section 16 is initially tiltable and then movable into a position lower than section 18 by interaction of a cam ring 52 and a drive ring 38, and section 16 is then rotatable relative to the section 18 by operation of the cam ring so as to move beneath the section 18. Both the openable section 16 and the adjacent section 18 can be rotated in unison by operation of the drive ring 38. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245654-A (GB)
Title: Engine exhaust muffler construction
Inventor: ABBOTT JAMES ROBERT
IPC: F01N13/18
Filed: 1991-06-11
Abstract: At least one end of one or more tubes 44 to be trapped at a flattened end (20, Fig. 1) of a ribbed one-piece muffler shell (12) has slots 48 which define openings 34 when the tube end is flattened. Circular openings may be formed by inserting a mandrel (58, Fig. 4) into the slots 48 before flattening. The openings 34 provide for gas flow between tubes in the shell. Partitions (74, 90, 92, 124, 126, Figs. 16, 18 and 21) may support tubes within the shell and may define resonator and flow reversing chambers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257027-A (GB)
Title: A windscreen wiper blade assembly
Inventor: CHARNG CEDRIC SHENG KAO
IPC: B60S1/38
Filed: 1991-07-05
Abstract: A windscreen wiper blade assembly comprises a first yoke 1 having joined thereto, at one or both of its ends, a second yoke 5. The or each joint between the first and second yokes 1 and 5 is provided by a channel shaped plastics joint member 6 having outwardly projecting pivot pins 20, 21 interengaging with pivot holes (22, 23) in walls of the first yoke 1 for securing the joint member to the first yoke. The inner surface of the side walls (10, 11) of the joint member 6 and the confronting outwardly facing sides of the second yoke 5 have cooperating portions, e.g. projecting portions (9a, 9b, 13, 14), which cooperate with each other to retain the joint member 6 on the second yoke 5. Clearance spaces are formed between the parts of the joint member side walls (10, 11) and the outwardly facing sides (7, 8) of the second yoke 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256751-A (GB)
Title: Reconfigurable reflectors
Inventor: MONK ANTHONY DAVID
IPC: H01Q15/14
Filed: 1991-07-25
Abstract: A reconfigurable reflector 1 is formed by a conductive elastic sheet 4 linked to actuators 7 at a number of points. To reduce pillowing the conductive elastic sheet has bending stiffness introduced locally around each point by discrete stiffening elements 19. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250111-A (GB)
Title: Computer system performance modelling.
Inventor: FRIEDRICH KARL STEPHEN
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 1991-07-29
Abstract: A modeling system provides a display of a computer system's configuration along with selected system metrics. An operator can change the configuration by using the display and display commands. Metrics representative of the performance of the computer system would then be determined for the changed configuration, and could presented along with the display of the new system configuration.
Patent GB-2258405-A (GB)
Title: Golfclub container
Inventor: MONK GRAHAM
IPC: A63B55/00
Filed: 1991-08-06
Abstract: A golf club container comprises an elongate cylinder (2) rotatably mounted on a support (1), detachable fixing clips (3) spaced around the outer wall of the cylinder, and a set of apertures (4) spaced around the lower end of the cylinder at positions which correspond with the detachable fixing means. The arrangement enables a set of clubs (6) to be fitted parallel to the axis of the cylinder with their grip ends (7) uppermost and their heads (5) located in respective apertures. Preferably, the apertures are stepped in distance from the lower end of the cylinder to cater for the progressive change in length of the clubs normally making up a set of clubs, so that the grip ends of the clubs are retained at substantially the same height when fitted on the cylinder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258787-A (GB)
Title: Telephone communications systems
Inventor: BURTON JOHN
IPC: H04M3/54
Filed: 1991-08-15
Abstract: A digital telephone system (PABX) comprises a number of service agents, e.g. telephone sets, fax machines or trunk lines coupled to a call handler via which communications are routed. The call handler incorporates fixed system software to provide a basic switching function. Further system functions are developed by auxilliary software which is stored in the service agents. The service agents communicate with the call handler via dedicated communication channels. Each service agent has a unique address so that any service agent may be coupled to the call handler via any convenient wired connection. In setting up a call, the call handler accepts a call request, broadcasts address data to all service agents and determines which wired connections are occupied by the service agents to be connected. The new status e.g. PREDIAL, ACTIVE, IDLE of the connected service agents is broadcast to all other service agents as the call proceeds. If a special feature, such as a call diversion is in operation, the appropriate service agent intercepts the call setting up procedure and the call handler responds to the diversion message to set up the call to the diverted service agent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261865-A (GB)
Title: Envelope with opening means
Inventor: KEEGAN MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B65D27/38
Filed: 1991-11-21
Abstract: An envelope (1), Fig 1, is provided with a cord (4) glued to the inside of the fold (3) in a sealing flap (2) on the envelope. One end of the cord (4) protrudes and can be pulled to tear the envelope open along the fold. In a method of producing a glue-coated cord for use in the envelope a cord 84, Fig 8, is passed through one or more holes 83 in the walls 82 of a container filled with glue 81 to a level above the hole(s) 83. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251238-A (GB)
Title: Box manufacture using corrugated board
Inventor: CAHILL MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B31F1/28
Filed: 1991-12-10
Abstract: In order to manufacture boxes of corrugated board in which overlapping end portions of the box blank are reduced in thickness, each edge portion in question is crushed by a roller (7) or other crushing device applied to one of the liners after the blank has been conveyed past a device (6) whereby adhesive is injected through the same liner and into the corrugated layer so as to secure the corrugated layer in the crushed condition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253537-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for managing memos
Inventor: LEE DONG-GIL
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 1992-01-10
Abstract: By applying an apparatus and method for managing memos to a video processing apparatus eg a television and/or V.T.R. apparatus, memo data relating to meetings and events are input and stored, and then displayed on the designated day as recorded in the memo data. For this function, the apparatus includes a video processor 10 and an audio processor 20 respectively to process a video signal and an audio signal both for a video program, an operation device 30 to receive memo data designated by a user, a microcomputer 40 which stores and manages the memo data from the operation device 30, for generating character and audio information at the correct time, or an alarm control signal to confirm the memo data in accordance with a stored dale, an on screen display (OSD) circuit 50 to convert the character information from the microcomputer 40 into a video signal form, a video switch 60 for mixing the output of OSD 50 with the output of video processor 10, an audio information processor 70 for converting the audio information from the microcomputer 40 into an audio signal form, an audio switch 80 for mixing the output of audio processor 20 with the output of audio information processor 70, and alarm means 90 operated by an alarm control signal for confirming a memo. The memo data input by a viewer are periodically searched to remind the viewer of the memo contents in advance by means of a screen (M) and/or an audio signal (SP). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265828-A (GB)
Title: Shaving equipment
Inventor: SEWELL MILES ATHOLL BLACKWOOD
IPC: A45D27/29
Filed: 1992-04-01
Abstract: In order to facilitate safe and convenient shaving in a place where a mirror is likely to become fogged-up, such as in a shower, a plastics mirror (10) is provided for example with a sucker (16) behind the mirror for releasably attaching the mirror to a wall or the like, and a loop (18) or other device in front of the mirror for holding a razor when not in use.
Patent GB-2255555-A (GB)
Title: Closure with multi-function resin liner
Inventor: KOYAMA MASAYASU
IPC: B29C70/80
Filed: 1992-05-08
Abstract: A container closure comprises a closure shell 2 and a resin liner 7 containing a disoxidation agent, the surface of the liner which faces the container contents being roughened to increase its surface area and thus the rate of reaction between the disoxidation agent and the oxygen. The liner may be laminated and may comprise a cushioning layer, applied in molten form, adjacent the closure shell and an axially inner layer containing the disoxidation agent. Other additives, such as a drying agent, a deodorant, an anti bacterial agent, may be added to the inner layer which can be formed as a disc and placed on the molten cushioning layer and pressed by a mould into the closure shell. The closure shell, which may have an internal coating (20, Figure 3), may be of metal or plastics material and may be a crown cap, a screw cap, a pilfer proof cap or an easy open cap with tab. The disoxidation agent may be provided over only the central portion of the liner (7, Figure 1C), the central portion being also roughened. The rough surface may be covered with an oxygen permeable resin coating to prevent elution (9, Figure 2B). The container may contain orange juice. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263484-A (GB)
Title: Device for the machine washing of clothes and the method of utilizing said device
Inventor: RUTTER PHILIPPA J
IPC: D06F39/02
Filed: 1992-07-29
Abstract: The measuring and dispensing device of the reusable type for the machine washing of clothes comprises a hollow body intended to receive the amount of a liquid detergent prescribed for a wash and provided with at least one filling opening (3) and with outlets (8) for distribution in the machine, as well as means (2, 2a; 10, 10a) enabling the user to effect, once said device has been filled, an easy and controlled application of detergent to selected areas of a garment before the latter is washed in the machine, in order to effect a pretreatment of said areas before the washing cycle, the measuring and dispensing device, still containing the amount of product remaining after the pre-treatment, being introduced together with the clothes into the machine. Said pretreatment means (2, 2a; 10, 10a) form an integral part of the device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278435-A (GB)
Title: Optical detection of electrical discharges
Inventor: KOTZE JOHANNES GERHARDUS
IPC: G01J1/42
Filed: 1993-05-26
Abstract: Apparatus for detecting electrical discharges from power lines comprises an optical filter (10) which passes energy in the ultraviolet portion of the spectrum due to electrical discharges, but blocks ambient solar energy. A photomultiplier tube (14) amplifies the energy passed by the filter, and an amplifier (18) is used to generate an electrical signal indicative of the discharges which is large enough to process. A discriminator circuit (20) detects peaks corresponding to discharges, and determines the kind of discharge from the timing between detected peaks. A visible and audible indication of detected peaks is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279821-A (GB)
Title: Shearing clamping connection for a plug pin and wire
Inventor: RANGER JERRY
IPC: H01R4/10
Filed: 1993-06-08
Abstract: A method of permanently connecting two members, such as an electric conductor from a cable (10) and an electric terminal (1, 2) of an electric plug (30), is disclosed. A portion of a conductor of the cable (10) may be inserted into a hole (5) near to the end of the terminal (1, 2) and is then clamped in place in the hole (5) by an impact, for example on the end surface (6) of the terminal (1, 2), near the hole (5) so as to distort the shape of the hole. The impact may firstly define a portion on the end surface by cutting it, and then partially shear the portion from neighbouring material. The volume below the portion moves into the hole and thus clamps the conductor in place. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279051-A (GB)
Title: A security device for a wheeled vehicle
Inventor: BOYDELL JOHN MALCOLM
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 1993-06-19
Abstract: An anti-theft security device comprises a bed plate (1) provided with a tyre receiving recess defined between chocks (4, 5), and a body (20) hingedly connected to the bed plate at the apex of each chock and carrying at least one hook or claw (24) adapted to co-operate with the tyre at a position spaced radially from the recess and angularly between the chocks (4, 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272371-A (GB)
Title: Tray assembly for use in a vehicle.
Inventor: KEARNS REFORD THOMAS
IPC: B60N3/00
Filed: 1993-10-11
Abstract: The tray assembly 1 comprises a support frame 4 having a saddle 5 arranged to be hooked over a suitable mount (such as a head rest or a steering wheel) in the interior of a vehicle so that the support frame is suspended from the object. A pair of spaced support struts 9, 10 depend downwardly from the saddle, the struts being provided at their lowermost portions 11, 12 with connection means 13, 14 for connection to and supporting of, a tray. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277181-A (GB)
Title: Interleaved cache for multiple accesses per clock in a microprocessor
Inventor: ALPERT DONALD B
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 1992-12-22
Abstract: An interleaved cache (500) for multiple data accesses per clock in a microprocessor. The cache includes a storage array having multiple banks of single-ported memory cells (505a - 505h) for storing data, a bank selector (503a - 503h) for selecting banks in the storage array simultaneously according to the multiple data accesses, and a datapath (U, VC-word lines) for transferring data between execution units in the microprocessor and the storage array. The cache of the present invention also includes contention logic (504) for prioritizing the multiple data accesses when multiple data accesses are to be same bank. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290611-A (GB)
Title: Cooking oven doors
Inventor: WILLIAMS DAVID
IPC: F24C15/04
Filed: 1994-06-14
Abstract: A cooking appliance includes a cooking oven comprising an oven cavity which is open at the front and which may be heated, and a front oven door for closing said cavity, the oven door comprising an outer closure panel 1, first and second side support members 3, (4) mounted on the inside face of the outer closure panel 1 and which respectively extend adjacent the side edges thereof, the first and second side support members 3, (4) being adapted to support between them an inner closure panel 11 which is spaced from the outer closure panel 1, the first and second side support members 3, (4) being clamped to the outer closure panel 1 without any intervening support by retaining screws 14 which extend through holes in the outer closure panel 1 into a handle 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292310-A (GB)
Title: Portable clothes airer
Inventor: MOUNTFORD ALAN REGINALD
IPC: D06F57/00
Filed: 1994-08-19
Abstract: The airer has two flat hinged frames 2, 3 with a mesh infill. Support feet 11, 13 and freely hinged legs 14, 17 allow the airer to be used horizontally as shown, or the feet 11, 13 may act as supports in the vertical position with the frames held folded together by latch and eye 16 with garments held between them. Carry handles 10 may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295592-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable rear view mirror for a vehicle
Inventor: RADLEY MARK DAVID
IPC: B60R1/02
Filed: 1994-11-16
Abstract: A vehicle rear view mirror 1 comprising a body 5 which supports a mirror member 9 with a selectively operable adjusting arrangement 12, 13 arranged to move the mirror member 9 between a preset rear view position and a blind spot viewing position. The adjusting arrangement 12, 13 can be mechanical, hydraulic or vacuum operated, and may be activated by a switch coupled to the indicator system or by an independent switch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285846-A (GB)
Title: Positive radial location of wheels on spindles
Inventor: LAYCOCK MICHAEL
IPC: B24D5/16
Filed: 1995-01-25
Abstract: A grinding wheel (26) is mounted on a spindle (10) so as to achieve positive radial location of the grinding wheel on the spindle. Retaining means (18) is provided for balls of a ball race (20) round the spindle. A bolt (34) is operable to draw the grinding wheel over the balls and to tighten the balls into an interference fit between the spindle and the bore of the grinding wheel so centring the grinding wheel. <IMAGE>